Dr. Anna Dahlin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anna Dahlin is a researcher in oncology with a focus on understanding pediatric brain tumors. Her research investigates genetic factors that increase the risk in children developing brain tumors, comparing DNA from affected children to that of healthy peers. She aims to uncover genetic and epigenetic changes associated with tumors, with the long-term goal of identifying preventive measures and potential cures for childhood brain tumors. Since completing her doctoral thesis on DNA methylation in colorectal cancer in 2011, she has been involved in collaborative research efforts both nationally and internationally to enhance the power of her studies in the field of brain tumors.

Research Interests

Experience

Staff Scientist

2011-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Works in the Section of Oncology, focusing on research to better understand childhood brain tumors.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.